Maker (MKR) is a utility token, governance token and recapitalization resource of the Maker system.

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It is required for paying the fees accrued on Collateralized Debt Positions (CDPs) used to generate Dai in the Maker system making it a utility token.

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MKR holders vote for the risk management and business logic of the system using MKR as governance token. A holder can vote for any number of proposals with the MKR they have and submit a new proposal, or cast or withdraw his votes at any point. The voting process is done through continuous approval voting.